Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc
Gainesville, GA · Medicare-certified hospice (CCN 111514)
CMS process measure: 96.4 (state average 93.95 — above state average)
Serves: 81 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (770) 219-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc has a 5-star CAHPS family caregiver rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it. Its CMS composite process score of 96.40 is above the Georgia state average of 93.95.
Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc serves 81 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia office in Hall County.
Yes, Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111514, since 1986); the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
About this hospice
Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc is a Medicare-certified hospice based in Gainesville, Georgia, serving Hall County and the surrounding area. It is classified by Medicare as an "Other" ownership type and has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1986.
According to the CMS CAHPS family caregiver survey, published on Medicare Care Compare, this hospice received an overall rating of 5 stars. Among families surveyed, 93% said they would definitely recommend this hospice to others, and 88% rated their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
On CMS's composite process measure, which reflects how consistently core hospice care processes were delivered, this hospice scored 96.40, compared to the Georgia state average of 93.95 — placing it above the state average. CMS also reports a care index score of 10, and notes that visits occurred in the last days of life for 65.6% of patients, per the published data.
This hospice's service area, as reported to CMS, spans 81 ZIP codes.
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility; no cost details are included here.
All figures above come from CMS Care Compare data as reported to CMS; families should verify current details directly with the hospice or on Medicare Care Compare, since CMS updates its data periodically and some measures may not be published for every hospice due to small patient counts.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare cover care from this hospice?
Yes, Hospice Of Northeast Ga Mc is Medicare-certified (CCN 111514) since December 30, 1986, and the Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care for eligible patients when a doctor certifies eligibility.
What do family caregivers say about this hospice in the CMS survey?
In the CMS CAHPS survey, this hospice earned a 5-star rating, with 93% of families saying they would definitely recommend it and 88% rating their overall experience 9 or 10 out of 10.
How does this hospice score on CMS quality measures compared to the state average?
Its CMS composite process score is 96.40, above the Georgia state average of 93.95, and CMS lists a care index score of 10 for this hospice.
What areas and ZIP codes does this hospice serve?
According to CMS data, this hospice serves 81 ZIP codes from its Gainesville, Georgia office in Hall County.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 81 this hospice reports serving.
Is this hospice for-profit, non-profit, or government-run — and does it matter?
CMS lists this hospice's ownership type as "Other." Ownership type doesn't directly determine quality; the CAHPS survey and composite process scores above offer more direct measures of care experience.
How long has this hospice been Medicare-certified?
This hospice has been Medicare-certified since December 30, 1986.
What is the difference between hospice and palliative care?
Palliative care can be provided at any stage of a serious illness alongside curative treatment, while hospice care is for people who have chosen to stop curative treatment and are focused on comfort, typically when a doctor believes life expectancy is six months or less.
Does choosing hospice mean giving up treatment?
Choosing hospice means shifting the focus from curing an illness to comfort, dignity, and quality of life; it does not mean giving up care, and patients can still receive medication and support for symptoms and pain.
Where is hospice care provided — at home or in a facility?
The data provided does not specify where this hospice delivers care; please contact the hospice at (770) 219-8888 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I start hospice care with this provider?
The data provided does not describe the intake process; please contact the hospice at (770) 219-8888 to ask how to begin care and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What questions should I ask when choosing a hospice?
You might ask about the CAHPS survey results, the composite process score compared to the state average, service area coverage, and how care is coordinated — all of which can be reviewed on Medicare Care Compare and confirmed by calling the hospice at (770) 219-8888.
How do I verify this hospice on Medicare Care Compare?
You can look up this hospice's current CMS data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/hospice/111514?state=GA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh). Survey results are reported by family caregivers through the official CAHPS Hospice Survey; CMS publishes them only above response-count thresholds. Always verify current details with the hospice and Medicare before arranging care.